Harden’s streak survives but T’Wolves ground Rockets

James Harden joined some elite company by scoring at least 30 points in his 31st straight game on Wednesday but the Houston Rockets lost 121-111 to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Harden scored a team high 42 points and is now tied with hall of famer Wilt Chamberlain for the second longest 30-point plus streak in NBA history.

Harden will have to wait a week to try and pass Chamberlain for the second longest streak as Wednesday’s loss was the Rockets’ final game before the all-star break. They return next Thursday to face the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center.

It is unlikely, but not impossible, for Harden to catch Chamberlain for the longest streak in NBA history which stands at 65 straight games.

Houston is 16-6 when Harden scores 40 points but the Timberwolves used a balanced attack and an inside game to beat the Rockets on Wednesday.